Social Worker - Adults Learning Disabilities
Randstad · Dalkeith, Scotland
Social Worker - Adults Learning Disabilities at Randstad, based in Dalkeith, Scotland, paying £131 - £300 per day. This is a permanent role.
- Salary
- £131 - £300 per day
- Location
- Dalkeith, Scotland
- Contract
- Permanent
- Posted
- 4 days ago
- Closes
- 14 Dec 2026
- Sector
- Payroll
46% below the typical rate for payroll
Reference PR-1403173
About the role
Are you a passionate and dedicated Social Worker looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of adults with learning disabilities? We are seeking a motivated and skilled individual to join our supportive and dynamic Adults with Learning Disabilities Team.
If you are committed to person-centred practice, promoting independence, and empowering individuals to achieve their full potential, we would love to hear from you. This is an exciting chance to contribute to a thriving community and work alongside experienced professionals who are dedicated to providing high-quality support.
Benefits of our brilliant rewards package include:
- Flexible Hours: Control your work hours and choose assignments that fit your lifestyle.
- Competitive Pay Rates: We offer highly competitive remuneration for each placement.
- Professional Development: Opportunities to work across various departments, enhancing your skills and broadening your expertise.
- Free training: Keep up to date with your Continuous Professional Development.
- Pension Scheme: Contributory pension.
- Referral Bonus: Receive £300 in vouchers (subject to Ts and Cs).
- Weekly payroll: Randstad runs a twice weekly payroll, enabling you to control your finances by receiving weekly pay.
- Dedicated Support: Our team is here to assist you at every step, from onboarding through the entirety of your placement. We can even help with sourcing accommodation and travel, if required.
The Role:
As a Social Worker within our team, you will play a crucial role in providing person-centred support to adults with learning disabilities. You will be responsible for:
- Undertaking comprehensive assessments of individual needs and strengths.
- Developing and implementing tailored support plans in collaboration with individuals, their families, and other professionals.
- Safeguarding vulnerable adults and ensuring their well-being.
- Providing advice, advocacy, and support to individuals and their carers.
- Working in partnership with a range of agencies, including health, education, and housing providers.
- Contributing to the ongoing development of our services and promoting best practice.
- Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records in accordance with relevant legislation and policies.
Qualifications and Skills:
- A recognised Social Work qualification (e.g., BA/MA in Social Work, DipSW).
- Registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) as a Social Worker.
- A full driving licence and access to a vehicle.
This could be the perfect position in which to realise your career goals.
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Why let this opportunity slip through your fingers?
Do you have some more questions regarding this or any other role?
If you are interested in discussing the position further, please contact Leah Rowley on [phone removed] or email for a confidential discussion. If you are happy to move forward with the process and are successful to be put forward for this role, a conversation can also be arranged with the Manager to discuss the details about the position further. This gives you the opportunity to ask more questions and to assess if this is the right role for you.
Being a preferred supplier to numerous local authorities and NHS trusts, we can give you access to a wide range of vacancies.
Are you thinking about a change in your career? Whether you are an existing locum or you are new to the locum market and are exploring your options, we have opportunities that are exciting, well paid and flexible.
I have over 21 years experience recruiting within the healthcare market. If this particular role does not sound quite right for you, we have a wide selection of roles across the country that may not be advertised. We are also able to source a particular role to suit your requirements, so whether you work with children or adults in any particular speciality, please get in touch to see how we can support you!
Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.
Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.
experience
Adults -Learning Disabilities
skills
be able to manage challenging situations,be person centred,can work as an individual or part of a team,caring,competent at dealing with all stakeholders,critical thinking,emotional intelligence,empathy,handling medication,non-judgemental,oral communication,organisational,passionate,patience,report writing (incident logs and daily plans etc),resilient,show initiative,time management,tolerance,understanding,work well under pressure,written communication
qualifications
university
education
BA in social work
Reference: PR-1403173 · Posted 4 days ago · Closes 14 Dec 2026 · Listed via Randstad
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